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Arnow Family History

Arnow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Catalan Arnau. American shortened and altered form of Jewish Aronowitz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Arnow family from?

You can see how Arnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Arnow families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Arnow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arnow families in 1911.
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What did your Arnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnow. 16% of Arnow men worked as a Clerk and 30% of Arnow women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arnow were Helper and Nurse.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 288 immigration records available for the last name Arnow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 538 military records available for the last name Arnow. For the veterans among your Arnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnow lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Arnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Arnow in 1953 was 38, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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